Holloman briefs

-- (1) Keyless entry control with Ford key on a key chain found near Dorm 457..

-- (1) 18" Speed mountain sports bike found near the main gate.

The following vehicles were identified as abandoned and are currently being held at the 49th Security Forces Impound Lot:

-- Ford Explorer

-- Lincoln Towncar

-- Chevrolet Malibu

-- Buick Roadmaster

If anyone is the owner or knows the owner, contact Security Forces Investigations at 572-7177.

Did you know?

Department of Defense Instruction 1000.13 authorizes three over-stamps that apply to the DD Form 1173 and DD Form 2765 only: They are TA, OVERSEAS ONLY and DUAL STATUS. No other over-stamp is authorized and no waivers will be granted. In addition, nothing is to be placed on the identification card, ID cards must not have holes punched in them, no stickers or other adhesive materials are to be placed on either side of the ID card, and insertion of materials between the card stock and the laminate is prohibited. For questions call MPS Customer Service at 572-7506.

Interested in commissioning opportunities?

There are several commissioning opportunities available to enlisted members. Two of the programs are the Army Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy, or DPT, Training Program and the Scholarships for Outstanding Airman Program, or SOAR.

To find out more about either of these two programs, go to the following links:

--

afms.mil/afbsceducation'>https://kx.afms.mil/afbsceducation for the Army Baylor DPT Program

Respectively, the deadlines for these packages are Nov. 25 and Oct. 7.

Once you have visited the website/link, and if you have any questions about the commissioning processes, contact an education counselor at 572-3971.

Wedding DJ contest

As a way to honor and thank those who serve in the military, Musicology Entertainment is holding a contest with a prize of a full wedding DJ package to military personnel currently on active duty, or who have completed their tour of duty.

The contest is for a bride or groom whoÊhas served, or is currently serving, in any branch of the military.

-- Click on the "Military Promotion 2011" tab on the left side of the Web page.

-- Complete the information required.Ê

-- Click "Submit Planner."

Your information will be collected and a winning entry will be drawn by Aug. 31.

The winning bride and groom will have up to one year to book and redeem their wedding DJ package.

Rules for entry:

-- Bride, groom, family member or acquaintance may enter the contest on behalf of the military member.

-- Valid military ID is required to participate and redeem the winning package.

-- Requested information on entry form must be completed.

-- If bride or groom is not available at time of contest end, an alternate contact must be provided.

-- The winning couple will have up to one year to book and redeem their wedding DJ package.

The winning couple will receive Musicology Entertainment's full wedding package.

Photocopying DOD ID cards

Did you know, IAW AFI 36-3026 paragraph 1.8 Photographing, Reproducing or Unauthorized Possession of ID Cards Title 18, U.S.C., Section 701 prohibits photographing, reproducing or possessing Uniformed Services ID cards in an unauthorized manner under penalty of fine, imprisonment or both. Unauthorized use would exist if the bearer uses the card in a manner that would enable the bearer to obtain benefits and privileges to which he or she is not entitled.

The cardholder may allow photocopying of their ID card to facilitate DOD benefits. Photocopying is prohibited in all other instances; furthermore, the photocopy shall not be used as substitute for an ID card. For questions contact MPS Customer Service at 575-7506.

Supervisor Resource Center

The Supervisor Resource Center is available for use by the entire workforce. The SRC is the Air Force's resource for practical knowledge and tools to support supervision and leadership development. This open Community of Practice is a virtual clearinghouse of leadership development resources for emerging leaders, new supervisors and experienced supervisors seeking continuous learning. All personnel are encouraged to use the SRC. The SRC can be accessed at: https://afkn.wpafb.afmil/src.

Also available for use in staff meetings, commander's calls is a printable SRC Tri-Fold.

Nursing mothers in federal employment

Supervisors should provide a reasonable break time, as needed, for a nursing mother to express breast milk for her nursing child for one year after the child's birth each time the employee has a need to express milk.

The frequency of breaks to express milk, as well as the duration of each break, will vary according to the needs of the individual mother. In addition, an employee may also be granted annual leave, leave without pay or compensatory time off to express milk.

In addition, supervisors should make arrangements to provide a place other than a bathroom that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from co-workers and the public for employees to express breast milk when necessary.

Free items and hazardous material/waste reduction

Personnel at Holloman Air Force Base are tasked to record, monitor, control and reduce hazardous material/waste usage on this base as much as possible. Some ways of ensuring compliance is the Free Issue program and through the Hazardous Material Management Program (HMMP) Team as directed by AFI 32-7086, HAFBI 32-7011.

Free Issue items: HazMart has lots of latex paints available for free issue; no authorization is required to obtain these items. The Hazardous Material Pharmacy Free Issue program gives away paints, chalking, glue, oil, etc., to nonprofit agencies like Habitat for Humanity, as well as to active-duty servicemembers. This is called the recycling and reutilization program; it saves the base money for disposal and organizational funds cost.

In addition, various mission-related items are available for free issue. To obtain mission-related items, the customer must be authorized to use the item.

HazMart is located in Building 806 and can be reached at 572-7899 or 572-3093.

Pregnancy in the workplace

Pregnant appropriated-fund civilian employees must have their duty assignments and work environment evaluated by the Environmental Health Services for recommendation of any appropriate duty restrictions to prevent exposure to any chemicals, substances or environment that may adversely affect the health of the mother and her unborn child.

In order that this program operate effectively, supervisors must ensure that civilian employees are evaluated once their pregnancy has been confirmed. After the evaluation, the supervisor and the Civilian Personnel Section should be informed in writing of any duty restrictions that may be recommended. Accommodations (including leave), if required, are made to ensure the health and safety of both the mother and the unborn child.

Review of the 2002 Uniform Tuition Assistance Policy

Tuition Assistance is critical to the Department of Defense's commitment to the personal and professional growth of military personnel and has a positive impact on recruitment, job-performance and retention.

In the past 10 years, the number of courses taken by servicemembers has increased 27 percent, the cost of higher education has increased 32 percent, and there has been a dramatic shift to online education. During this period, the annual TA expenditure has increased by $349.6 million to a total of $542 million in 2010. Due to these rising costs, the services indicated they can no longer sustain the current program.

To ensure DOD continues to support the educational needs of servicemembers in a uniform fashion, a task force comprising service representatives reviewed the current TA policy and recommended changes that will keep the core program intact while making it more affordable. These recommendations are incorporated in a draft Change 1 to DOD Instruction 1322.25, Voluntary Education Programs, which DOD is sending out for formal service coordination.

If approved, the new policy will go into effect Jan. 1, 2012, with earlier implementation authorized if a service requires it. As soon as the new policy is finalized, DOD will work with services to announce the changes to ensure that servicemembers and the voluntary education community have adequate time to prepare for the reductions.

Child and Adult Care Food Program

The Holloman Child Development Center, Family Child Care Program, and Youth and Teen Center announce the sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

All children in attendance will be offered the same meals with no physical segregation or other discriminatory action against any child because of race, color, age, national origin or disability.

Children who are members of the FDPIR food distribution program, Indian reservations or food stamp households are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits.

Assignment overseas?

Contact Jackie Carter at 572-0070, or stop by Building 222, Room 107 to verify whether you and your dependents are required to possess no-fee military passports for your assignment. No-fee passports are issued to Department of Defense personnel and their eligible family members who are PCS-ing and require a passport for entry.

ZOP overpricing

Think your organization is paying too much for an item? The Air Force uses the Zero Overpricing Program (ZOP) to reduce items that are overpriced in the Air Force while giving an avenue for members to become involved in the efficient use of tax dollars.

The 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron strives to maximize the use of its resources. With ZOP, members can challenge the price of an item bought by their organization. For more information, contact Staff Sgt Heather Edwards, 49 LRS/LGRMC, at 572-7175.

Did you know?

It is the member's responsibility to have a current home address on file with the Customer Service Military Personnel Flight. If you have not updated your home address and phone numbers within the past six months stop by the MPF to do so. For more information contact Customer Service MPS at 572-7277.

DEERS

Military sponsors are responsible for updating their DEERS records within 30 days for any family member changes or additions. This includes enrolling a military spouse and all affected family members. For more information contact the customer service MPS at 572-7277.

Documentation required for renewing CAC or dependent ID

In Accordance with AFI 36-3026, Ch. 2, para 2.4, you must present two current forms of identification (one must be photo) when renewing your military CAC or dependent ID. This does not apply for minors. Acceptable forms of identification may be found on the Form I-9, in Attachment 20 of the Department of Homeland Security. For any questions or to make an appointment to renew your ID, contact MPS Customer Service at 572-0070.

Free online tutoring

The Defense Department has launched a free online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families. The site, http://www.tutor.com/military, offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, resume writing and more.

Marine Corps and Army families have had access to the program for more than a year. Defense Department officials decided to expand the service to encompass all servicemembers and their families.

The program goal is to provide 24/7 academic and career support for military families during a time when many parents have a deployed spouse. There is always a certified, professional tutor available to help.

Active-duty servicemembers, National Guard and reserve personnel on active duty in a deployed status, Defense Department civilians in a deployed status and their dependents are eligible to participate. The site is open to students of any age from kindergartners to high school seniors for one-on-one help in math, science, social studies and English.

Tutor.com's network includes more than 1,800 professional tutors and career specialists. Each tutor is certified through the site, and all sessions are recorded for quality control.

Need awards updated?

Stop by MPS Customer Service, Building 222, Room 107, to update any awards that you are eligible for. We will need a copy of your travel voucher from finance for updates. If you are updating a decoration, we will need a copy of the citation and any accompanying orders. If you have questions on documentation required to update your awards, or to see if you are eligible for any awards, call 572-0064 or 572-7506.

Retrieve IDs

It is the military sponsor's responsibility to retrieve ID cards from dependents who are no longer eligible to possess them and surrender the cards to the nearest ID card issuing activity within 30 days of the loss of eligibility. Military sponsors must advise the nearest Uniformed Service issuing facility about any changes to dependent data that affect DEERS eligibility to a DD Form 1173 or DD Form 1173-1 within 30 days of the change. Failure to terminate ineligible dependents can result in your being billed for any unauthorized medical care. According to Department of Defense guidelines on fraud and abuse, you can be held financially responsible for any medical expenses incurred by unauthorized dependents. For any questions regarding the retrieval of unauthorized ID card holders, contact MPS Customer Service at 572-7506.

Access to OPF after separation

Appropriated fund civilian employees can access their electronic Official Personnel File for 60 calendar days following their date of separation from federal service. Employees may secure the user ID and password before or within 60 days after separation. To obtain a user ID and password prior to separation, employees must log in to the AFPC secure Web site at https://w20.afpc.randolph.af.mil/AFPCSecureNet20/CheckPortal.aspx using the Common Access Card and select the "Create user ID and password" tab on the applications tool bar.

AFPC's goal is to process the separation Standard Form 50, Request for Personnel Action, within seven days of the effective date. Employees should be able to access their electronic OPF anytime between 0-10 calendar days after the date of separation. To obtain a user ID and password after separation, employees must contact the Personnel Systems Operations Control Center at 1 (800) 525-0102. Select Option 8, personnel systems technical support, and Option 2, all other technical issues, to request a temporary password. Employees who transfer out of the Department of the Air Force may request a user ID and password just like a separated employee.

Separated employees will only be able to view their electronic OPF and not be able to view any other application behind AFPC Secure (i.e., Employee Benefits Information System, Career Brief, etc.).

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It is the former spouse's responsibility to report any changes in her/his marital status. If you still possess an ID card under your former sponsor with full benefits and privileges, it must be surrendered to the nearest ID Card Issuing Facility. Failure to do so may result in recoupment of any funds expended on medical care since the date of divorce. To qualify for all benefits (medical, commissary, base exchange and theater privileges), an un-remarried former spouse at the time of divorce, dissolution or annulment of marriage must have been married for at least 20 years to a military member who performed at least 20 years of creditable service in determining eligibility for retired pay. There must also have been a 20-year overlap time of marriage and military service.

If a former spouse is enrolled in an employer-sponsored health plan, medical care is not authorized. When the former spouse is no longer enrolled in an employer-sponsored health plan, medical care benefits may be reinstated.

If you are a former spouse and believe you may qualify for the 20/20/20, or have any questions in general concerning eligibility for former spouses of military members, contact MPS Customer Service at 572-7506.

PCOLS Migration

The Air Force is implementing a new program, the Purchase Online System.

This system is mandatory for any individuals associated with the GPC program. The 49th Contracting Squadron GPC Office will provide one-on-one assistance to all individuals in the GPC program who have not accepted their tokens in EMMA (the first level of PCOLS), or added users to their accounts within EMMA.

Jodie Odom and Julie Miller will be at the Learning Center, Building 224, Room 205, on Monday, Dec. 6, and Thursday, Dec. 9, to help people accept their tokens for EMMA. They will be there from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday and 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to call or send an e-mail to the GPC Office to Jodie Odom at Jodie.odom@holloman.af.mil or 572-7503, or Julie Miller at Julie.miller@holloman.af.mil or 572-7785. If GPC accounts are not completed in EMMA by Dec. 10, accounts may be terminated.

Dependent ID cards

Dependent ID cards must be renewed every four years, within 30 days of expiration. It is the responsibility of the sponsor and/or the card holder to ensure that renewal is accomplished.

At Holloman ID cards can be renewed at the Customer Service Section located in Building 222, Room 107. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

When renewing an ID card, the sponsor must accompany the dependent. Two forms of identification (one must include a picture) are required for renewal. If for some reason you cannot meet these requirements for renewal, call the Customer Service Section at 572-7277.

ID cards can be renewed at any Department of Defense installation if you happen to be traveling, and have the necessary documentation or the sponsor is present.

Single Parent Network

The SPN meets the first Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. in the Community Activity Center.

For more information contact Kimberly Scott at 551-1137 or check out the SPN Facebook page.

Need a passport?

Call Jackie Carter at 572-7506 for information on obtaining a no-fee or official passport. No-fee and official passports are issued to Department of Defense personnel and their eligible family members who are PCSing or deploying to a country requiring a passport for entry.

The no-fee and official passports carry an endorsement that identifies the bearer as an agent or family member of the U.S. government proceeding abroad on official travel. This endorsement is unique to no-fee and official passports. Passports are provided by the government at government expense. No-fee passports are normally valid for five years and can only be used in conjunction with official travel abroad.

Word to the wise

It is the member's responsibility to ensure that the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System, or DEERS, is updated with eligible dependents

All non-eligible dependents are to be removed from DEERS and their identification cards turned in to the Customer Service MPF if:

-- Divorced from dependent spouse.

-- The dependent child is currently age 21 and not enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college.

-- The dependent child is becoming a sponsor due to being on active-duty status.

-- The dependent child marries.

-- The member is no longer on active-duty status; i.e., separated from active duty.

This is a partial listing of the reasons the dependent will no longer be eligible to retain their dependent ID card. Call 572-7277 or with any questions.

TSP automatic enrollment

On June 22, 2009, the Thrif Savings Plan Enhancement Act of 2009, Public Law 111-31, was signed by the president. One provision of this act authorized TSP to establish an automatic enrollment program for all eligible Federal Employees Retirement System and Civil Service Retirement System employees.

Effective Aug. 1 of this year, automatic enrollment was implemented and all newly hired, newly eligible and rehired employees with a break in service of 31 days or more were enrolled in TSP at a contribution rate of 3 percent and, if eligible, will receive agency matching on these contributions. These employees are able to "opt out" or terminate participation in TSP beginning with the first pay period of hire, conversion or rehire, and may request a refund of the employee contributions that were automatically deducted within the first 90 days of automatic enrollment.

Employees who were on the agency's rolls prior to Aug. 1 or were rehired with a break in service of 30 days or less are not affected by automatic enrollment.

Employees wanting to increase, decrease or terminate participation in TSP will do so through the BEST automated web (EBIS) or phone system at 1 (800) 525-0102.

CAP Cadet program

The Alamogordo Civil Air Patrol Cadet program meets at 6:15 p.m. Mondays at the Army National Guard Armory, on South Florida in Alamogordo. The program is for teenagers ages 12 and older. The program is a multilevel cadet training where the principles of aviation and aerospace flight are taught with hands-on experience. For more information, call 2nd Lt. Kathryn Hibbard at 443-3581.

Did you know?

Servicemembers and eligible family members over 18 can access the MyDoDBenefits Web application at http://www.mydodbenefits.dmdc.mil. Servicemember sponsors can use a CAC, DFAS myPay login ID and password, or Department of Defense Self-Service (DS) logon while eligible family members can only use DS logon to:

-- Update address and contact information in DEERS instantly.

-- View family information as it appears in DEERS.

-- View health care eligibility.

-- View servicemembers' Group Life Insurance eligibility.

-- Manage TRICARE enrollments.

The sponsor's ID card cannot be used as a second form of ID for a dependent (18 and older) family member. All family member dependents are required to provide two forms of identity unique to them that meets DOD criteria, using the Form I-9 list as a reference.

DOD and service contractors should report all name changes, such as marriage, divorce and corrections, to their Contractor Verification System Trusted Agent for action. The contractor will need to provide their CVS TA the required documentation for their record update. The CVS TA will facilitate the record update with the DMDC Support Office and initiate a new application, if need be, to ensure the name change is synchronized and available for all sponsorship verifications, contract time line updates and card actions.

Part Day Enrichment

The CDC is looking at the possibility of offering Part Day Enrichment (PDE) and is in the process of accepting names of interested parties for the program.

This program is for children 3 to 5 years old who are not enrolled in kindergarten. Children must be 3 years of age by Aug. 31 and completely potty trained.

Anyone interested in Part Day Enrichment or additional details, call CDC at (782) 572-7505 or 430-0631.

Airman's Attic

The Airman's Attic is open for active-duty and family members assigned to Holloman Air Force Base. All ranks, retirees and German families, as well as civilians, with a base ID are welcome the second Saturday of each month. An ID card must be presented, and only eligible personnel are allowed.

Holloman Enlisted Spouses' Organization holds monthly meetings at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Airman's Attic. Call HESO with any questions at 572-6069.

CCAF Degree Progress Report

You can view your own CCAF Progress Report through the AF Portal. At the Portal, under Education/Training on the left side, click on AFVEC-AF Virtual Ed Center. This will take you to your own personal AFVEC page. At the AFVEC page, under the Self Service Options on the right side, click on My CCAF Progress Report. Then click on the title, which will show you your CCAF Progress Report. Among other things, your CCAF Progress Report shows you how your AF training, civilian courses (provided you ordered official college transcripts sent to CCAF at Gunter Annex, Ala.) and passing CLEP/DANTES results have been applied to your CCAF degree requirements.

If you have any questions about your CCAF Progress Report, contact one of your education counselors at 572-3971.

Damaged passports

If an applicant submits a passport in mutilated or damaged condition, he or she must submit a signed statement indicating how the damage occurred and additional evidence of U.S. citizenship such as a birth certificate, previous undamaged U.S. passport, etc.

The Special Issuance Agency is the final arbiter of the condition of submitted passports. Damaged passports are not valid as evidence of identity or citizenship. Any questions please contact the 49 MPF Customer Service Passport Agents at 572-0070 or 572-7506.

Excused absence

Appropriated fund civil service employees are authorized excused absence (Code LN) when performing personal arrangements and personal business that is directly related to a PCS if such activities cannot be conducted after duty hours. This would include but not be limited to:

-- Opening or closing bank accounts.

-- Registering vehicles and driver's licensing.

-- Establishing or discontinuing service for household utilities.

Any time involved in complying with any requirements of the PCS is considered official duty time. This would include but is not limited to:

-- Obtaining passports for the PCS.

-- Getting vaccinations for the PCS.

-- Packing and delivery of household goods

For an assignment or return from an overseas location, official duties may also include:

-- Reclaiming or delivery of a POV to or from the port facility.

-- Obtaining a required physical examination.

-- Complying with any other special requirements of the assignment.

Excused absence (Code LN) and official duty time only applies to the individual for whom the PCS orders have been authorized and does not include any civilians listed on the orders as dependents.

No-fee passports

In accordance with Department of Defense Regulation 10000.21, Passport and Passport Agent Services Regulation, Chapter 4, Section B, Paragraph 1a, a U.S. no-fee passport is an official document of the U.S. government and remains at all times the property of the U.S. government. A no-fee passport shall be surrendered to an authorized representative of the U. S. government upon demand. Authorized representatives of the U.S. government are authorized to confiscate official no-fee passports upon notice of stop movement actions.

Families of members assigned to Holloman Air Force Base are no longer required to be in possession of their no-fee passports. These passports must be canceled. Contact Darlene Hale at 572-0070 or Jackie Carter at 572-7506 to make arrangements for passport cancelations.

Safety message

Electric extension cords are a temporary not permanent wiring solution. Avoid overheating by using extension cords of proper size for the load they will carry and by using cords as short as practical. Regularly check cords for damage and never repair by splicing. Avoid using "octopus plugs" that allow many cords to be plugged into a single receptacle.

Equipment accountability

For equipment items budget code 9 equal to or under the micro-purchase threshold, accountability is the responsibility of the unit commander. Unit commanders need to establish a locally devised program that provides visibility and audit trail capability. This may include use of hand receipts and spreadsheets.

For equipment items budget code 9 over the $2,500 threshold purchased on existing contracts with the Government Purchase Card (GPC), accountability records must be established through the Equipment Liaison Office. Equipment custodians must contact the 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron Equipment Liaison Office immediately upon receipt of the asset.

Medical activities must also coordinate purchases through the base Medical Equipment Office. See AFI 64-117, Air Force Government-Purchase Card Program for additional information or contact Nancy Jarka, 49 LRS/LGRSCC, at 572-3940.

Citizenship classes offered

For anyone who would like to become a legal citizen of the United States, a citizenship class is being held at the Tays Special Events Center in Alamogordo Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is no preregistration and the class is free.

The Tays Center is located at 2400 N. Scenic Drive across from New Mexico State University-Alamogordo.

For more information, call 439-3600.

AFRC seeking volunteers

The Airman & Family Readiness Center is seeking volunteers to help assemble materials that are distributed to servicemembers and their families.

Free child care is available.

Volunteer as much or as little as you like. Call 572-7754 for more information.

Soaring Heights deployment support program

Services include expanded yard service, extra maintenance and a free basic house cleaning, courtesy of A Plus Girls. These services are provided at no cost to servicemembers.

For more information contact the Soaring Heights office at 479-1175 and ask for Patsy or Tracy.

ZOP overpricing

The Air Force uses the Zero Overpricing Program to reduce items that are overpriced in the Air Force while giving an avenue for its members to become involved in the efficient use of tax dollars.

The 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron strives to maximize the use of its resources. With the ZOP program, members can challenge the price of an item bought by their organization. ZOP provides the ability to reduce overpricing in the Air Force, as well as for other DOD acquisitions.

For more information contact Nancy Jarka, 49 LRS/LGRMCE, at 572-3940.

Did you Know?

It is the member's responsibility to have a current home address on file with the Customer Service MPF. Those who have not updated their home address and phone numbers within the past six months should stop by the MPF to do so.

Apache Mesa Golf Course

The Apache Mesa Pro Shop has everything from golf shirts and golf shoes to golf clubs. Special discounts are offered on all catalog orders.

Apache Mesa offers golf lessons. For more information, call 572-3574 for dates and times of classes.

No-fee passport required for official travel

No-fee passports are used by eligible Department of Defense personnel and their family members while on official travel to countries requiring passports. Each family member must obtain a separate no-fee passport regardless of his or her age. Family members must have no-fee passports in their possession before port call.

No-fee passports are issued for a specific purpose and may be used only under the conditions or restrictions specified. To expedite passport processing, all members of the armed forces and family members should have their original birth certificate or a certified true copy of their birth certificate with a raised seal.

Questions may be directed to passport agents Jackie Carter at 572-7506 or Darlene Hale at 572-0070.

Armed Services Blood Program

The Armed Services Blood Program asks all AB donors to come forward and give blood. AB donors, as universal plasma donors, possess a unique gift and therefore play a vital role in saving lives.

The ASBP has implemented a new policy regarding tattoos that may allow more donors to give blood to the military. This new policy, which went into effect Nov. 30, 2007, allows donors with new tattoos to give blood again after just one week instead of the previous one-year deferral period provided the tattoo was acquired in a state-regulated tattoo parlor.

Eligible blood donors are asked to roll up their sleeves and send a lifeline to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines on the front line. For more information on the Armed Services Blood Program or to schedule a donation appointment, visit http://www.militaryblood.dod.mil.

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